Painted Canyons of the West featuring Utah’s Five National Parks

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Natural landmarks sightseeing Guided and Escorted

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9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

44 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Denver, USA

Ends

Las Vegas, USA

Highlights

Spend two nights in Moab with time to explore Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

Explore the amazing spires of Bryce Canyon National Park, known as hoodoos.

Marvel at the sleek white formations at Capitol Reef National Park.

Itinerary

Utah’s remarkable national parks take center stage on this 9-day natural landmarks sightseeing tour, designed for those who enjoy easy-paced adventure with a taste of the American Southwest’s wild beauty. Depart from Denver, journey through Colorado’s wine country for a tasting and dinner, and then immerse yourself in the unspoiled landscapes of Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce National Parks. Marvel at vibrant rock formations, towering spires, and desert vistas before concluding in lively Las Vegas. The USP? Five iconic parks in one seamless itinerary, offering unparalleled access to the West’s most colorful canyons and geological wonders.

day 1 - Denver, Colorado

Trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. Your journey begins in the mile-high city of Denver – an urban gateway to America’s natural beauty.

day 2 - Denver - Grand Junction

The Rocky Mountains are your traveling companions on the drive to Grand Junction. Look out at the natural scenery as you pass by Glenwood Canyon, a product of the Colorado River, carved more than 3 million years ago. Dine together at a family-owned vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting in the midst of Colorado wine country.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

day 3 - Grand Junction - Colorado National Monument - Moab, Utah

Set out to explore the Colorado National Monument this morning along Rim Rock Drive. Make your way to Utah on the Upper Colorado Byway, known by the locals as “River Road.” As the iconic Fisher Towers loom over breathtaking mesas, make your way to Moab, Utah’s outdoor adventure center.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

day 4 - Moab - Arches - Canyonlands - Dead Horse Point - Moab

Journey through the otherworldly oases of two national parks. Hike* along red rock features as you make your way through Arches National Park. Continue to Canyonlands National Park, resting in the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and discover a world of mesas and canyons. Close by, at the Island in the Sky, look out over a landscape of ethereal valleys and dreamy horizons. Today’s park pilgrimage ends atop the sheer sandstone cliffs of Dead Horse Point State Park.

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Moab - Capitol Reef National Park - Bryce

Travel through the dramatic Utah desert on Scenic Byway 24. Visit Capitol Reef National Park, named for the curved white walls that resemble the U.S. Capitol building. On the Million Dollar Road, take in views of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where layers of warm reds and oranges melt into smooth sided peaks. Spend the night in Bryce, your jumping-off point to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

day 6 - Bryce Canyon National Park - Springdale (Zion)

Spend the morning in Bryce Canyon National Park and see the famous hoodoos – vibrant rock formations likened to fairy chimneys. Perhaps you’ll start your morning with a hike,* getting up-close and personal with the graceful geology. Take in the sprawling vistas as you walk along Sunset Point, leading into Sunrise Point Rim Trail. As the day draws to a close, settle into Springdale, a small town perched just outside of Zion National Park.

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Springdale - Zion National Park - Springdale

There are few places on earth that match the beauty of the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion. Make the most of an entire day exploring this rock-ridden paradise. On Zion’s open-air tram, wind along the Virgin River through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. Choose how you spend the afternoon because it’s your choice! Hike* independently -OR- visit Zion’s Human History Museum.

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Springdale - Las Vegas, Nevada

Age-old nature is replaced with captivating energy, vibrant lights, and endless excitement in Las Vegas. Toast with your travel companions at a farewell lunch. Then, the evening is yours – spend your time along the neon-lit strip however you please.

Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

day 9 - Las Vegas - Tour Ends

Say goodbye to Las Vegas and the painted canyons of the west as you depart for home.

Painted Canyons of the West featuring Utah’s Five National Parks

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Sheraton Denver Downtown HotelDoubleTree by Hilton HotelHomewood Suites by HiltonBest Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand HotelHyatt Place ZionParis Hotel

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7 Breakfasts2 Lunchs2 Dinners

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